Pocket.watch, the kids and family creator content and IP company, has partnered with kids’ podcast company GoKidGo to deliver innovative audio entertainment for children. This collaboration brings imaginative storytelling to kids ages 3-11, launching with two podcasts from pocket.watch’s talent portfolio, which boasts over 50 creators with more than 1.2 billion YouTube subscribers, and 842 […]
UK media regulator Ofcom is publishing two consultations as it begins to implement new laws under the Media Act 2024. These new laws are designed to protect public service broadcasting while fostering innovation, so that UK audiences can enjoy the services, video and programmes they love. Ofcom is implementing the new rules as quickly as […]
New measures to secure the long-term success of the UK’s community radio stations have been announced by the government. There are more than 300 community radio stations dedicated to serving small geographic areas and largely run by more than 20,000 volunteers across the UK. Media Minister Stephanie Peacock will table amendments to the Community Radio […]
SiriusXM has appointed a new chief operating officer and laid out a new strategic vision with a greater focus on cost cuts and on its car subscription business. The company will target an initial saving of $200 million (€190.2m) a year, according to a press release, after delivering about $350 million of run rate savings […]
WARC Advisory and audio media and entertainment company, Audacy, have published a new whitepaper. Breaking Down the Barriers Behind the Audio Investment Gap takes on a number of misperceptions driving the under-utilisation of audio by marketers. In-depth interviews were conducted with 21 experts across leading brands, agencies, measurement companies and publishers in the audio field […]
The new show by Goalhanger has topped the charts in the UK and Australia, while also breaking into the top 5 in New Zealand and Ireland. In its first week, the podcast has surpassed over 200,000 downloads. Hosted by two seasoned experts – David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and bestselling spy novelist, and Gordon Corera, a […]
BBC Sounds has announced a licensing deal for two Goalhanger titles, The Rest Is Football and The Rest Is History. Hosted by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, The Rest is Football brings analysis and insight on all the latest stories from the world of football from three of the biggest names in the […]
US pay-radio operator SiriusXM has released its Q3 results, reporting revenue of $2.17 billion (€2bn), a 4 per cent decline on the same period a year ago. However, the company has gone through a major restructuring associated with the acquisition of the SiriusXM by Liberty Media. This translated into a net loss of $2.96 billion. […]
CBC World Service English has partnered with the Guardian Media Group to bring its factual programming, news reports and analysis to audiences in The Bahamas. Guardian Media Group is the leading local multimedia group in The Bahamas. BBC World Service English radio will be received digitally, and broadcast live on Guardian Radio FM 96.9 when […]
Lyca Radio Network has announced its upcoming launch in Leicester, marking its first entry into the Midlands market. This follows its recent growth in the North West of England, where it acquired the frequencies of Asian Sound Radio in Manchester. The new service, Lyca Radio – Leicester, will be available on full-scale DAB digital radio […]